2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2011 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Suzuki SX4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | SX4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |